The Texas Rugby Union (TRU) is thrilled to announce the opportunity for sponsors to be part of the highly anticipated TRU Summit Conference on the Game, along with other premier events scheduled throughout the year. These events bring together rugby enthusiasts, players, coaches, and fans from across the region, creating unique opportunities for sponsors to …
TRU Summit Mark your calendars! The Texas Rugby Union is holding our seventh annual Regional Development Summit on August 26-28 in the Houston area. This event is for rugby of all levels including adults, college, high school and youth, fans, coaches, referees, players and die-hards alike. This is the best opportunity to learn and share …
The TRU HOF Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2022 class. See submission details and form: https://www.texasrugbyunionhof.com/2022/03/27/2022-hof-nominations-are-open-due-by-may-15/ Voting closes May 15 29.
Mark your calendars! After missing out on a 2020 event, the TRU is excited to announce that the annual Regional Development Summit will return this year! The timing couldn’t be better as this is the 50th Anniversary of the Texas Rugby Union. We are excited to present an expanded program with courses for coaches, referees …
The Texas Rugby Union Hall of Fame welcomes four outstanding contributors to the game as the Class of 2021: John Connolly, Scot Courtney, Bob Fleet, and Mary Graham. The newest members will be inducted at the TRU annual conference tentatively scheduled for Nov. 6 in Austin, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the TRU. John Connolly has been a …
The deadline for HOF nominations has been extended to May 15! You can find complete instructions for making a nomination here. Since many of our more senior members do not regularly visit the TRU website, please forward this information to your various lists and post on your social media pages so we can have a …
Nominations are now being accepted for the TRU Hall of Fame Class of 2021. The submission deadline is May 15. Induction ceremonies for the 2020 and 2021 class will be held later this fall/winter at a to be confirmed location. You can find complete instructions for making a nomination below. Since many of our more …
The 2020 TRU Hall of Fame Banquet has been POSTPONED until further notice. The continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic wouldn’t allow for us to meet safely and celebrate these individuals as we’d like. We will have more details and a confirmed date as soon as possible. In the meantime, we urge you to view …
The Texas Rugby Union is proud to welcome its seven newest members to the Hall of Fame. The Class of 2020 represents a wide spectrum of contributors- players, coaches, administrators and pioneers. In a first, two women were elected in the same year. The Magnificent Seven are (in alphabetical order): Robert Hays – Corpus Christi …
The deadline for submitting nominations for the Hall of Fame Class of 2020 has been extended until April 6. With the suspension of the season and everyone’s attention being understandably focused elsewhere, we know that rugby in general and the HOF in particular have not been at the forefront of our members’ thinking. However, life …